The Covid-19 Early Treatment Fund was launched to provide funding for research in order to "find an existing drug or drug combination that, when given early, reduces hospitalization…
In an interview for NBC News, Vin Gupta, MD, MPA, MSc, affiliate assistant professor of Health Metrics Sciences at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research shows that oropharyngeal cleansing with chlorhexidine solution is no better than a control solution of potassium permanganate in preventing nosocomial pneumonia…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Although instituting a phenylalanine-restricted diet can be challenging in adults with phenylketonuria (PKU), this intervention may improve quality of life for both the…
Richard Rosenthal, MD, allergist, talks about patients who have allergies to stinging insects, and the tests and treatment they require. Sponsored by The Doctor’s Channel
Lisa Jones, MD, OBGYN, talks about Health Literacy, the individual’s ability to understand and act on health information, and the responsibilities of patients and healthcare providers. Sponsored by…
CHICAGO (Reuters Health) – An analysis of data from a sample of participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2004 shows that the prevalence of…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Most patients with synchronous metastatic (stage IV) colorectal cancer can forgo surgery to remove the primary tumor, at least initially, opting instead for…
A dual memoir, published in 2009, by Dr. Michael Lockshin, and patient Alida Brill, on their long-time relationship, dealing with chronic illness. An invaluable resource for MDs and…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In men with diabetes, coffee consumption does not increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases or all-cause morality, according to a brief report in…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Basic clinical information can identify individuals at high risk of developing diabetes within 10 years, and adding some lab values identifies those at…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Herd immunity is not enough to protect unvaccinated children against pertussis. A case-control study based on detailed, individual-level clinical data indicates that children…
